Jerzy Kossak

Jerzy Kossak (Polish, 1886-1955) An Ulan on horseback on the Falenty dyke signed and dated 'Jerzy Kossak 1927' (lower left) oil on canvas 30¾ x 23¼ in. (78 x 59 cm.) We are grateful to Ewa Micke-Bronairek of the National Museum of Warsaw for confirming the authenticity of this painting from photographs.

KOSSAK Jerzy (11. 9. 1886 Cracow - 11. 5. 1955 Cracow) Before the battle Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard, 110,5 x 67 cm, framed, signed lower left. Polish painter, grandson of the painter Julius Kossak and son of the painter Wojciech Kossach, brother of the poetess Marie Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska and writer Magdalena Samozwaniecova. His favourite subjects were historical and battle scenes, namely Napoleon wars and battles of the Polish legions.

Jerzy Kossak (Polish, 1886-1955) The runaway signed and dated 'Jerzy Kossak 1915.' (lower right) oil on board 21¾ x 18¼ in. (55.4 x 46.4 cm.) Artist's Resale Right ("droit de Suite"). If the Artist's Resale Right Regulations 2006 apply to this lot, the buyer also agrees to pay us an amount equal to the resale royalty provided for in those Regulations, and we undertake to the buyer to pay such amount to the artist's collection agent.

Lot 570 Property from the Estate of Richard S. Lykes Jerzy Kossak (Polish 1886-1955) Cowboy Rounding Up Wild Horses Signed Jerzy Kossak and dated 1937 l.r. Oil on panel 21 x 30-1/2 in (53.3 x 77.5 cm) Estimate $1,000-2,000 Provenance: From the collection of Richard S. Lykes, inscribed on verso. Under black light: with no apparent restoration; with crackingto plywood veneer; with scattered pigment losses; with a fewscattered small surface abrasions; with @4-1/4-in vertical surfaceabrasion center in grass; with @2-1/2-in horizontal surfaceabrasion u.r. quadrant; with small loss of panel u.l. corner; withscattered frame abrasion. Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, forany lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as acourtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace firsthand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. Allproperty is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth inparagraph 3 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor theconsignor makes any express or implied warranty or representationas to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statementmade at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such awarranty or representation.

Jerzy Kossak (Polish, 1886-1955) The Inspection Signed and dated "Jerzy Kossak 1939" l.r. Oil on paper/board, 12 x 15 1/2 in. (30.5 x 39.4 cm), unframed. Condition: Surface grime, varnish inconsistencies, glued to wood board. Estimate $600-800 Paint losses and surface abrasions visible beneath heavy varnish layer.